McCoy Tyner
Name:
McCoy Tyner
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCoy_Tyner
Wikipedia Summary:
McCoy Tyner was an American jazz pianist known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet and his influential solo career. He was known for his percussive piano style and use of modal and pentatonic scales.
Born:
1938
Died:
2020
Url1:
https://www.mccoytyner.com/
Url2:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mccoy-tyner-mn0000328303
Notes:
McCoy Tyner's exploration of modal jazz and his use of pentatonic scales sometimes resulted in sounds and textures that shared similarities with Middle Eastern music. While not explicitly focused on Middle Eastern themes, Tyner's innovative approach to harmony and rhythm, particularly in his work with John Coltrane and in his solo career, often incorporated elements that resonated with non-Western musical traditions. His use of quartal harmony and rhythmic complexity created a sound that could evoke the modal nature of much Middle Eastern music. Tyner's spiritual approach to jazz also aligned with some of the meditative qualities found in certain Middle Eastern musical traditions.